Imagine being orphaned at the age of six, spending your childhood living in 19 different foster homes and attending 11 different schools!

After leaving his last foster home, Richard began his sales and marketing career selling cookware.  A life long student of the affluent and wealthy, he progressed and went on to become the head of Sales and Marketing for the Robb Report, world-renowned magazine for affluent lifestyle, and an Executive at an award-winning Rolls-Royce dealership.  Although no longer affiliated with those enterprises, Richard’s experience in marketing, selling, and communicating with affluent and wealthy people is unparalleled.

Today, as a highly sought after marketing consultant, he draws from his lifetime of experience to help others understand this unique marketplace, overcome obstacles, and grow a profitable business. He is the author of the best selling book, Opening Closed Doors -- Keys to Reaching Hard to Reach People and the founder of The Weylman Center for Excellence in Practice ManagementÔ, an online university for financial professionals and staff to elevate their success in the affluent market.  Christopher Forbes, Vice Chairman of Forbes Magazine, calls his work in this complex marketplace "brilliant". He is also a member of the United States Luxury Board, whose primary mission is to enable organizations to better understand the affluent consumer.

On a personal level, Richard has been recognized for his work on behalf of others by several organizations, including a nomination for the prestigious Horatio Alger Award. This award recognizes outstanding individuals in our society who have succeeded in the face of adversity and pursue dreams with determination and perseverance.